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Cheap flights from South Africa to Germany from R4 964

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FRA
Mar 1 — Mar 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Germany

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Germany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Germany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2026.

Thu 19/310:10
JNB
-
MUC
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Fri 3/420:20
MUC
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/1R9 848
Thu 12/220:15
JNB
-
MUC
1 stop13h 00m
SWISS
Wed 25/215:35
MUC
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 28/1R9 912
Wed 25/29:50
JNB
-
MUC
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/321:25
MUC
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/1R9 991
Wed 17/623:15
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop14h 20m
KLM
Tue 18/818:40
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
KLM
Deal found 29/1R10 071
Fri 6/29:30
CPT
-
DUS
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/29:45
DUS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1R10 151
Sun 1/29:50
JNB
-
MUC
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/411:25
MUC
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/1R10 151
Sun 8/29:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/221:20
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1R10 183
Tue 3/220:45
JNB
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 15m
Condor
Sat 21/220:15
FRA
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 00m
Condor
Deal found 29/1R10 215
Sun 8/29:25
CPT
-
BER
1 stop24h 25m
SWISS
Tue 24/214:55
BER
-
CPT
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 30/1R10 279
Sun 8/220:45
JNB
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 15m
Condor
Wed 18/219:45
FRA
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 00m
Condor
Deal found 30/1R10 279
Tue 24/310:10
JNB
-
DUS
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Tue 14/416:15
DUS
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1R10 295
Mon 9/220:15
JNB
-
MUC
1 stop13h 00m
SWISS
Wed 18/220:50
MUC
-
JNB
1 stop12h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 30/1R10 295

Find flight deals from South Africa to Germany

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Germany flight deals. Data was last updated 30 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 848

One-way from

R4 964

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 210

Good round-trip deal

R9 615 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 711 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 19/3-3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 55m total
  • South Africa to Germany
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • South Africa to Germany
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R13 873 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 832 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Germany that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Germany that are best for you.

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Return

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JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

10:10-22:40

1 stop13h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Fri 10/4

17:20-6:40

1 stop13h 20m

R10 295

JohannesburgMunich

JNB - MUC

JNBMUC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

20:15-8:15

1 stop13h 00m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 17/2

20:50-10:30

1 stop12h 40m

R10 295

JohannesburgMunich

JNB - MUC

JNBMUC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

20:15-8:15

1 stop13h 00m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 18/2

20:50-10:30

1 stop12h 40m

R10 295

JohannesburgMunich

JNB - MUC

JNBMUC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

9:50-6:00

1 stop21h 10m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 23/3

21:25-8:20

1 stop33h 55m

R10 406

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

10:10-22:40

1 stop13h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 9/4

18:30-8:35

1 stop14h 05m

R10 438

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

23:59-11:05

1 stop36h 06m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 17/2

17:35-12:10

1 stop17h 35m

R10 454

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

8:45-22:30

1 stop13h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 26/4

22:05-8:35

Nonstop10h 30m

R10 630

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:50-5:45

1 stop16h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 16/3

21:35-14:35

1 stop16h 00m

R10 726

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-5:45

1 stop16h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 24/2

21:35-13:45

1 stop15h 10m

R10 726

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

23:59-9:35

1 stop34h 36m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 22/3

12:00-12:10

1 stop23h 10m

R10 853

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Germany

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Germany

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Germany?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Germany (average of R5 985). Flying from South Africa to Germany in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 704). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to DE?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Germany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Germany as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Germany

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Germany. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to DE0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Germany delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between South Africa and Germany have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Germany flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Germany flights?

Over the past year, Condor have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Germany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Germany. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Germany. Reviews last updated 30 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Germany. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 489 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 489 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 489 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 489 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 210 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 489 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 758 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 489 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Condor
6,4
Okay
399 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 489 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Germany. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Germany?

    Lufthansa, SWISS, and Etihad Airways can get you from South Africa to Germany in just under 13h. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 10m. South Africa and Germany are separated by a distance of 8438 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Germany one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 058. Etihad Airways flights start at R4 405 while deals on Lufthansa start at R4 638 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Germany that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Germany flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Germany?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Germany.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Germany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Germany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Germany?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Germany (average of R5 985). Flying from South Africa to Germany in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 704). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Germany

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Germany. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 982AverageR11 753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 415AverageR13 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR7 415AverageR13 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 800AverageR13 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 424AverageR14 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR8 425AverageR13 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 757AverageR12 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 893AverageR13 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 028AverageR13 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 660AverageR11 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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